Social Security Deficit Lower Than Expected

France's social security deficit for 2025 is projected to be 21.6 billion euros, a slight improvement over initial forecasts of 22.1 billion. This reduction is primarily attributed to slightly lower healthcare expenditure compared to previous estimates. The news indicates ongoing financial challenges for the French social security system and potential adjustments to future budgets.

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